3 players Tottenham Hotspur must offload before the transfer window shuts 

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final

The inclusion of Tanguy Ndombele has aggrandized the quality within a Tottenham Hotspur setup that is extremely well drilled by Mauricio Pochettino; a man who has transformed the club to a European powerhouse with relatively limited resources.

From player improvements to the tactical aspect of the way, Spurs go about their business, there's a feeling of discipline and speed when one associates with The Lilywhites. After ages, they finally landed the big money move of Ndombele, who is as good as anybody else on his day in the middle of the park.

Now, given the burgeoning rise of Manchester City and Liverpool along with their London rivals, and the fact that the team has to live up to its expectations from last season's successful exploits, it's quintessential for Pochettino to install a couple of more players.

Spurs are in the bidding war for a handful of professionals across Europe, but only by freeing up funds and constructing a squad full of quality, they can rub shoulders with the best in the land.

On that note, we look at three players Spurs must unload before the trading window closes.

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#3 Vincent Janssen

Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur U23 - Premier League International Cup
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur U23 - Premier League International Cup

Vincent Janssen is one of those individuals whose PL career has just never kick-started. Awarded the 2016 Johan Cruyff Trophy - the Dutch Talent of the Year award in 2016, Janssen has only managed to net a couple of goals in the Premier League.

He has often endured dry spells on the field, while in the other moments, he warms the benches or fills the treatment room. The Dutchman is quite talented with the ball and lethal in the box, but it's high time Spurs invest in a striker who can play alongside or reduce the burden off Harry Kane's shoulders.

Since 2016, the number 9 has six goals in 42 appearances for Spurs. These statistics speak enough for themselves.

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#2 Georges-Kevin Nkoudou

Tottenham Hotspur v APOEL Nicosia - UEFA Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur v APOEL Nicosia - UEFA Champions League

A winger who couples pace with precision, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou joined Spurs in August 2016 with tons of promise. He made three appearances for the first team before being sent out on loan to AS Monaco last season.

Injuries curtailed his progress to just three further fixtures. He did enjoy some minutes in the Premier League as well while playing for the Clarets, where eight appearances was all he could register and capped it off without a goal.

The Frenchman is gifted with blistering speed with and without the ball, but a few gaps in the technical aspects of the game, along with the defensive parts leave a lot to be desired. Not to mention, the goalscoring instincts need sharpening as well.

Spurs needn't sell him permanently, but a loan move where he could express himself for longer periods without any injury crisis could be best for all parties.

Also read: 3 players Liverpool should offload before the transfer window shuts

#1 Victor Wanyama

Tottenham Hotspur v Huddersfield Town - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Huddersfield Town - Premier League

Once regarded as the next big thing in the Premier League, Victor Wanyama's Spurs career has been beset by injuries time and time again. The midfielder, regarded for his other-worldly strength, physical presence, defensive solidity and ability to complement his fellow midfield partner, has become a pale shadow of his former self due to setbacks.

The former Southampton man was as solid as anyone else, but the pullback of Moussa Sissoko from his position and the recent addition of Tanguy Ndombele probably means Wanyama might be pushed down the pecking order.

There are quite a few names ahead of him at the moment, and it would be best for the player himself to look elsewhere, as he is not short of quality. Also to add, Wanyama's presence in the opposition box and his ability to launch them from distance could come in handy for any team in the world.

Also read: 3 players Arsenal should offload before the transfer window shuts

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Edited by Zaid Khan